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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,848.30, 4,272.41 and 2,360.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,848.30, 4,272.41 and 2,360.32 is: 3,540.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,848.30 : 4,272.41 = 2,360.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,848.30/4,272.41 = 2,360.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,848.30x = 4,272.41 × 2,360.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,848.30x = 10,084,254.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,084,254.77/2,848.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.45

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